Canva QR code alternative

Made your QR code
in Canva?

Canva is great for designing the flyer around your code. A QR code made in Canva keeps working, but its link can't be changed once printed, and it doesn't count scans. If the link might change, start with an editable code: $49 once, unlimited scans.

Canva QR codes and Lifetime QR codes

QR codes made in Canva

Best for: designs where the link will never change

  • Free, and built into the design you're already making
  • Excellent design tools for the flyer around the code
  • The link can't be changed after printing
  • No scan counts

Lifetime QR codes

Best for: printed codes whose link may change

  • Change the destination at any time without reprinting
  • Scan counts by date and device
  • Vector downloads that drop straight into your Canva design
  • $49 once per code, less when you buy more

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Canva QR codes expire?

No. A QR code made in Canva keeps working as long as the page it points to exists. What you can't do is change where it points after you print it.

Can I edit a Canva QR code after printing?

No. The link is set when you create the code in Canva. If the link might change, use an editable code from the start. With Lifetime QR Codes you pay $49 once per code and can change the destination at any time without reprinting.

Can I see how many people scanned my Canva QR code?

Canva's built-in QR codes don't count scans. If you want to know how often a code is scanned, and on which devices, you need a code that runs through a tracking service, like a Lifetime QR code.

Can I still design my flyer in Canva?

Yes. Most people keep designing in Canva and drop in a Lifetime QR code as an image. Download it as a vector file so it stays sharp at any size.

See the Platform In Action

Manage all your lifetime QR codes from one simple dashboard.

Landing Pages & Link Lists
Branded Short Links
Digital Business Cards
Coupon & Marketing Tools

Lifetime QR Codes Analytics

See scans, devices, and top links at a glance — no subscription required.

Jan 25 – Feb 24 2026

Total scans

12,407

+26% vs previous period

Unique visitors

8,291

Last 24h

412

Avg scans / QR

4

Peak

Wednesday 14:00–15:00

Last 7 days

Daily scans

By device

Mobile72%
Desktop24%
Tablet4%

By OS

iOS
48%
Android
38%
Windows
10%
Other
4%

Top regions

USUnited States42%
GBUnited Kingdom18%
DEGermany12%
CACanada8%
Other20%

Top QR codes

  • Menu – Main3,124
  • Business Card vCard2,891
  • Product Page2,103
  • Event RSVP1,842
  • PDF – Brochure1,247

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